Future of building: 3D printing revolutionizes the concrete production in Wotsping

Future of building: 3D printing revolutionizes the concrete production in Wotsping

In the heart of Wopfing, Baumit GmbH shows how innovative technologies can revolutionize the construction industry. The company recently introduced its treeinator, an advanced 3D printing system, the concrete placed exactly where it is needed and leaves it away where it is superfluous. Robert Schmid, the executive owner, emphasized the advantages of this system as part of a press introduction: "Our solution enables not only to produce concrete ceilings and walls quickly, but also to reduce significantly in terms of weight."

Baumit, one of the leading building material manufacturers in Europe, has been investing in the development of 3D concrete pressure technologies for about a decade. In order to be able to offer competitive and high-quality products, a comprehensive development of the entire printing process was required. Today, the treeinator can print precisely parts between 50 cm and five meters - a massive relief for construction projects and the associated planning steps.

The advantages of 3D printing in the construction industry

In construction, resource -saving methods are increasingly required. Concrete is the most frequently used building material in the world, and its efficient use is becoming increasingly important. Additive manufacturing, in particular 3D printing, offers the possibility of significantly reducing the material consumption without reducing the performance of the components. This was also considered and researched by experts at the Technical University of Graz in cooperation with Baumit. "With 3D printed recesses, we can create statically optimized lightweight blankets," explains Stefan Peters from the Institute for Deserted by the TU Graz.

A concrete example is the project of an underground car park in Nördlingen, which was recently awarded the German Architecture Prize concrete. The success of this project is based on the successful integration of new technologies and proven methods. The rib ceilings in this project have reached an impressive width of more than 700 m² and are visible in several regions, including Bludenz and Lunz am See.

Eduard Artner, Head of the Baumit 3D concrete printing business, summarizes the advantages of the treeinator: "The system is a fully coordinated ensemble made of special mortar, robots, pumps and software. The pressure process can begin with just one day, both in a stationary and in a production network."

The advantages of 3D printing are not only technical in nature; The method also significantly reduces the costs, which is particularly important for small series. The process is completely digitally controlled until the components have been completed, which promises additional efficiency and predictability. According to Schmid, this system will make a decisive contribution to the digitization of the construction system in the future.

Integration into existing production structures in Germany and Austria is already in full swing, which gives construction companies the opportunity to use the latest manufacturing methods. With the establishment of the 3D concrete pressure, companies such as Baumit show that the construction industry is on the way to open fundamental changes in order to act ecologically and economically at the same time. For more information, see the current reporting on a3bau.at .